On day two, during the first innings of Australia in the 109th over of the innings bowled by pacer Anrich Nortje, Smit pulled the delivery to backward square boundary to bring up his century in 190 balls. This is his 30th in Test cricket.
The batter was one of the biggest pillars of a highly-successful Australian set-up in Test cricket. Known as a highly elegant driver and cutter of the ball, this batter played along with legends like Adam Gilchrist, Michael Clarke, Matthew Hayden, former skipper Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, B
Sydney [Australia], March 7 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke has condoled the demise of Shane Warne, saying the legendary spinner lived his life at a fast pace and created an invincible feeling around him.
Melbourne [Australia], February 7 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke believes that the reputation of Pat Cummins has taken a hit after Justin Langer resigned as the coach of the senior men's team.
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): England Test captain Joe Root has been on a rampage with the bat. The year 2021 has been his best with the bat scoring over 1600 runs at a staggering averaging of over 64 smashing six centuries with a highest score of 228.
Brisbane [Australia], December 8 (ANI): Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins on Wednesday said that it was a dream start for his side in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba, Brisbane.
Brisbane [Australia], December 7 (ANI): Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins on Tuesday said that it is a "crazy feeling" to be leading the side in the upcoming Ashes.
Sydney [Australia], November 16 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke on Tuesday said that Justin Langer might step down as coach if the Tim Paine-led side manages to win the Ashes against England.
Sydney [Australia], May 19 (ANI): With Cameron Bancroft's recent comments on the Sandpaper Gate fiasco, the episode has once again become a talking point in the cricketing world. And the bowlers from the Cape Town Test came out with a statement slamming former cricketers and pundits who said
Melbourne [Australia], May 17 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke has said nobody is surprised that more than three people knew about the Sandpaper Gate.